First Response Has Unveiled a Bluetooth Pregnancy Test No One Really Asked For

So, First Response has gone and made the world’s first Bluetooth pregnancy test. Curious if you’re expecting? Well, now there’s an app for that—kind of. The creators have launched a Bluetooth-enabled pregnancy test that allows you to check your results through your phone. Because, you know, a regular pregnancy test just wasn’t cool enough anymore.

The First-Ever Bluetooth Pregnancy Test

According to reports, the First Response Pregnancy Pro Digital Test & App—what a mouthful!—is marketed as the first-ever Bluetooth pregnancy test designed to make the whole testing experience “more calming and personalized.” You buy the test stick, download the app, and after doing your thing on the stick, the app notifies you when the testing is underway. It even counts down the three minutes until you can check your result. During this wait time, you can choose options like “entertain me,” “educate me,” or “calm me,” which lead you to Buzzfeed clips, fertility facts, or soothing music, respectively.

How It Works

Once the timer hits zero, the app reveals your result—because the stick saying “pregnant” or “not pregnant” just doesn’t cut it anymore. You can also indicate whether you’re trying to conceive, allowing the app to celebrate your positive result or offer “fertility tips” if the news isn’t what you hoped for. If you weren’t actively trying, it maintains a neutral stance.

In the end, you’ll shell out between $15 to $22 for a single test that essentially performs like any other pregnancy test. The app can also track your period and fertility—services that many other apps already provide. Thanks for this unique solution to a non-issue, First Response!

Addressing Anxiety or Adding Complexity?

The developers claim that the app was designed to ease the anxieties women face while waiting for results. As Sarah Jacobs from First Response explains, “We see this as an opportunity beyond just the yes-or-no outcome. It guides women through the testing process.” So, if you’ve ever thought that taking a pregnancy test resembled rocket science, now there’s a phone app to clarify it for you.

While it’s true that testing for pregnancy can be a nerve-wracking and personal experience, adding Bluetooth technology doesn’t genuinely change that. I can easily search for Buzzfeed videos on my own, and I don’t need an app to interpret what the stick already shows me. Plus, most tests don’t even take the full three minutes to provide results.

A Solution to a Non-Issue?

This product seems to address a need that never really existed. If First Response genuinely wants to enhance the testing experience, how about developing a more affordable test that still delivers reliable early results? Not everything needs to be app-connected, especially when it just jacks up the price for a test that’s been around for ages.

Additional Resources

For more information on pregnancy and home insemination, you might want to check out this excellent resource from the CDC. And if you’re looking for more insights on your fertility journey, make sure to visit this guide on artificial insemination kits.

Conclusion

To summarize, First Response has introduced a Bluetooth pregnancy test that adds layers of complexity and cost without genuinely improving the experience. While the intention may be to ease anxiety, the reality is that a simple stick does the job just fine.